Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

The job title for the vacancy.TitleData Specialist

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitNone listed

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $68000 to $73000 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 625 Broadway

The city where the vacancy is located. City New York

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12245

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
This position will require in-office presence.
Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact
Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*

BASIC FUNCTION:
Data Specialist performs a variety of data tasks to manage agency data related to projects and investments, including capturing data, data validation, and routine data analysis. Prepare relevant reports for management and stakeholders. Assist in administrative activities related to data management, including data capture templates and researching data errors. Lead critical efforts to consolidate project data into accessible reports, for internal and public use. Adheres strictly to policies and procedures and quality control standards.

• Assist with audit readiness and preparation
• Maintain data forms for program reconciliation, updating regularly in preparation for program reporting and performing internal audits
• Generate weekly and monthly reports from data recording platforms
• Training staff on program processes
• Assist managers in development and implementation of data management processes
• Identify and recommend process improvements for the program documentation
Provides regular data quality assurance on program and project data
• Participates in economic empowerment data training activities for groups and individual program staff
• Supports the updating and maintenance of economic empowerment data resources such as manuals, guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare data sets for import/export, uploads, and other data transfer and consolidation activities
• Maintain public-facing database, and oversee an ongoing effort to update such public data
• Work with other New York State Agencies on data collection
• Meet tight deadlines and manage working with staff across multiple units and agencies
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests with the ability to quickly analyze and summarize data
• Maintain up-to-date supporting documentation of data, including routine processes for cleanup/analysis, data catalogs, and data definitions.
• Other duties as assigned

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant area such as statistics, math, or computer science or High School diploma (or equivalent) and specialized training or certificate.

Relevant experience required: 3-5 years of relevant experience. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred.

Knowledge required: Ability to read, interpret, and verify data from multiple formats. Problem-solving skills, process improvement, and analysis skills. Must have meticulous approach to information verification. Excellent communication skills; proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Valeria De Jesus – HR Generalist

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone N/A

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax N/A

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 655 Third Avenue

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10017

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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